Specialty · Berkley, Oak Park and Online in Michigan
Grief Counseling in Berkley and Oak Park, MI
Grief counseling gives you a supportive place to feel your loss, make sense of it, and find a way to carry it as life moves forward. Peace Of Mind Therapy offers grief counseling in Berkley and Oak Park, MI, and online throughout Michigan.
Grief has no timeline and no right way to look. It can follow the death of someone you love, the end of a relationship, a health diagnosis, or a change that took something important from you. It can feel like sadness, anger, numbness, guilt, or all of them in the same afternoon. You do not have to carry it alone.
Call (248) 397-4705 Request an AppointmentWhen Grief Counseling Can Help
- Grief that feels as heavy now as it did at first
- Trouble sleeping, eating, or getting through the day
- Guilt, regret, or replaying what you could have done
- Feeling isolated or that others expect you to move on
- Holidays, anniversaries, or birthdays that are especially painful
- Loss tied to a diagnosis or chronic illness
- Several losses close together
- Not knowing how to support family members who are also grieving
If several of these sound familiar, talking with a therapist can help. You do not need a diagnosis to start.
How Our Therapists Support Grief
Grief counseling is not about getting over a loss. It is about making room for it. Your therapist will help you understand your own grief, cope with waves of emotion, and find ways to honor the person or part of life you lost.
Our therapists draw on CBT to ease the thoughts that keep you stuck, along with mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you hold painful feelings with more compassion. When loss is connected to a chronic illness or shifts in family dynamics, therapy can address those pieces too.
Therapists Who Specialize in Grief and Loss
These therapists list grief and loss as an area of focus. When you call, we will help match you with the best fit for your needs, schedule, and preferred office.
Ellie Walz
LMSWWorks with adults experiencing grief and loss, chronic illness, and changing family dynamics, using CBT.
Bevan Forrest
LLMSWSupports clients through grief and life transitions with ACT, mindfulness, and DBT, drawing on her hospital and first responder background.
In Person in Berkley and Oak Park, or Online Across Michigan
See your therapist at our Berkley office at 2301 12 Mile Rd or our Oak Park office at 8750 W Nine Mile Rd, or meet by secure, HIPAA compliant video from anywhere in Michigan. Early morning sessions at 5, 6, or 7 a.m. are available, plus evening and weekend times.
Insurance and Cost
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Aetna, and Priority Health, plus private pay by cash, check, or card. Coverage depends on your plan, so see our Insurances Accepted page for how to check your benefits. Paying privately? Read about your right to a Good Faith Estimate.
Grief and Loss Therapy FAQ
How do I know if I need grief counseling?
If grief is making it hard to function, feels stuck, or you simply want support, that is reason enough. There is no minimum amount of time you need to wait.
Is grief counseling only for the death of a loved one?
No. Grief can follow divorce, a health diagnosis, job loss, a move, infertility, or any change that involves losing something important.
Can grief counseling be done online?
Yes. Secure video sessions are available anywhere in Michigan, which many people find easier during a hard season.
Does insurance cover grief counseling?
Often, yes. We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Care Network, Aetna, and Priority Health. Coverage depends on your plan.
Related Specialties
Helpful reading: Maintaining Your Mental Health Routine Through the Holidays.
Start Grief Counseling With Peace Of Mind
Call us or request an appointment online, and we will return your call within one business day to match you with a therapist.
Call (248) 397-4705 Request an AppointmentPeace Of Mind Therapy is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911.